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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 297.18 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 297.18 and 137.76 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 297.18 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/297.18 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 297.18 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 40,939.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,939.52/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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