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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.43, 298.62 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.43, 298.62 and 137.72 is: 190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.43 : 298.62 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.43/298.62 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.43x = 298.62 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.43x = 41,126.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,126.69/216.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.03

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