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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.51, 297.27 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.51, 297.27 and 137.88 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.51 : 297.27 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.51/297.27 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.51x = 297.27 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.51x = 40,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,987.59/215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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