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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.37, 297.27 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.37, 297.27 and 137.88 is: 190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.37 : 297.27 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.37/297.27 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.37x = 297.27 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.37x = 40,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,987.59/215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.31

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