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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 297.19 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 297.19 and 137.70 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 297.19 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/297.19 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 297.19 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 40,921.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,921.63/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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