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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.29, 298.55 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.29, 298.55 and 137.63 is: 189.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.29 : 298.55 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.29/298.55 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.29x = 298.55 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.29x = 41,090.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,090.53/216.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.98

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