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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.09, 298.26 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.09, 298.26 and 137.52 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.09 : 298.26 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.09/298.26 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.09x = 298.26 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.09x = 41,016.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,016.72/216.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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