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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.99, 298.10 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.99, 298.10 and 137.35 is: 189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.99 : 298.10 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.99/298.10 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.99x = 298.10 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.99x = 40,944.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,944.04/215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.56

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