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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 297 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 297 and 137.58 is: 189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 297 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/297 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 297 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 40,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,861.26/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.75

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