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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.39, 297.10 and 136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.39, 297.10 and 136.73 is: 188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.39 : 297.10 = 136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.39/297.10 = 136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.39x = 297.10 × 136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.39x = 40,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,622.48/215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.60

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