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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.03, 296.86 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.03, 296.86 and 141.46 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.03 : 296.86 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.03/296.86 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.03x = 296.86 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.03x = 41,993.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,993.82/215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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