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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.03, 296.74 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.03, 296.74 and 141.22 is: 194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.03 : 296.74 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.03/296.74 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.03x = 296.74 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.03x = 41,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,904.53/215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.88

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