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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.60, 298.78 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.60, 298.78 and 137.78 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.60 : 298.78 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.60/298.78 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.60x = 298.78 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.60x = 41,165.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,165.91/216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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