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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 297.20 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 297.20 and 137.76 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 297.20 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/297.20 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 297.20 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 40,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,942.27/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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