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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.92, 297.90 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.92, 297.90 and 138.28 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.92 : 297.90 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.92/297.90 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.92x = 297.90 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.92x = 41,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,193.61/215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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