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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.47, 297.41 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.47, 297.41 and 136.83 is: 188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.47 : 297.41 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.47/297.41 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.47x = 297.41 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.47x = 40,695.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,695.04/215.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.87

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