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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 297.54 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 297.54 and 138.06 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 297.54 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/297.54 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 297.54 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 41,078.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,078.37/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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