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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 297.36 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 297.36 and 137.96 is: 190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 297.36 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/297.36 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 297.36 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 41,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,023.79/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.35

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