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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 321.60 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 321.60 and 142.08 is: 212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 321.60 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/321.60 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 321.60 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 45,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,692.93/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.49

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