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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.16, 298.48 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.16, 298.48 and 137.60 is: 190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.16 : 298.48 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.16/298.48 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.16x = 298.48 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.16x = 41,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,070.85/216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.00

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