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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 297.04 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 297.04 and 137.64 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 297.04 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/297.04 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 297.04 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 40,884.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,884.59/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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