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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 297.84 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 297.84 and 138.32 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 297.84 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/297.84 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 297.84 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 41,197.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,197.23/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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