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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.78, 297.67 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.78, 297.67 and 137 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.78 : 297.67 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.78/297.67 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.78x = 297.67 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.78x = 40,780.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,780.79/215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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