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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.69, 297.55 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.69, 297.55 and 136.88 is: 188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.69 : 297.55 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.69/297.55 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.69x = 297.55 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.69x = 40,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,728.64/215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.83

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