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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 296.61 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 296.61 and 141.24 is: 194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 296.61 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/296.61 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 296.61 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 41,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,893.20/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.80

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