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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 297.45 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 297.45 and 136.89 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 297.45 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/297.45 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 297.45 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 40,717.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,717.93/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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