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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.44, 298.60 and 137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.44, 298.60 and 137.62 is: 189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.44 : 298.60 = 137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.44/298.60 = 137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.44x = 298.60 × 137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.44x = 41,093.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,093.33/216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.86

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