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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.32, 297.02 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.32, 297.02 and 137.64 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.32 : 297.02 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.32/297.02 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.32x = 297.02 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.32x = 40,881.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,881.83/215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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