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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.74, 297.56 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.74, 297.56 and 137.08 is: 189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.74 : 297.56 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.74/297.56 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.74x = 297.56 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.74x = 40,790.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,790.41/215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.07

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