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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.01, 322.54 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.01, 322.54 and 142.36 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.01 : 322.54 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.01/322.54 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.01x = 322.54 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.01x = 45,915.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,915.63/215.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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