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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 297.49 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 297.49 and 136.84 is: 188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 297.49 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/297.49 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 297.49 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 40,708.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,708.53/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.76

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