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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.31, 297.14 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.31, 297.14 and 137.73 is: 190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.31 : 297.14 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.31/297.14 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.31x = 297.14 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.31x = 40,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,924.40/215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.07

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