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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 297.58 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 297.58 and 136.98 is: 188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 297.58 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/297.58 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 297.58 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 40,762.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,762.51/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.98

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