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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 297.40 and 137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 297.40 and 137.92 is: 190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 297.40 = 137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/297.40 = 137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 297.40 × 137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 41,017.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,017.41/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.39

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