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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.59, 298.98 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.59, 298.98 and 137.97 is: 190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.59 : 298.98 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.59/298.98 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.59x = 298.98 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.59x = 41,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,250.27/216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.46

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