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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 296.73 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 296.73 and 141.35 is: 195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 296.73 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/296.73 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 296.73 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 41,941.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,941.30/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.03

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