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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.55, 297.53 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.55, 297.53 and 136.88 is: 188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.55 : 297.53 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.55/297.53 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.55x = 297.53 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.55x = 40,723.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,723.73/215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.93

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