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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.79, 297.86 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.79, 297.86 and 137.15 is: 189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.79 : 297.86 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.79/297.86 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.79x = 297.86 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.79x = 40,849.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,849.32/215.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.30

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