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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.36, 298.49 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.36, 298.49 and 137.63 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.36 : 298.49 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.36/298.49 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.36x = 298.49 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.36x = 41,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,081.24/216.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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