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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 297.25 and 137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 297.25 and 137.69 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 297.25 = 137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/297.25 = 137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 297.25 × 137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 40,928.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,928.35/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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