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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.59, 297.33 and 137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.59, 297.33 and 137.83 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.59 : 297.33 = 137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.59/297.33 = 137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.59x = 297.33 × 137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.59x = 40,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,980.99/215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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