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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.78, 297.88 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.78, 297.88 and 138.20 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.78 : 297.88 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.78/297.88 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.78x = 297.88 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.78x = 41,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,166.33/215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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