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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.74, 297.39 and 137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.74, 297.39 and 137.98 is: 190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.74 : 297.39 = 137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.74/297.39 = 137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.74x = 297.39 × 137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.74x = 41,033.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,033.87/215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.20

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