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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.83, 297.98 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.83, 297.98 and 138.25 is: 190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.83 : 297.98 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.83/297.98 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.83x = 297.98 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.83x = 41,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,195.74/215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.87

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