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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.78, 297.80 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.78, 297.80 and 137.16 is: 189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.78 : 297.80 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.78/297.80 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.78x = 297.80 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.78x = 40,846.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,846.25/215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.30

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