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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 296.91 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 296.91 and 141.51 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 296.91 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/296.91 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 296.91 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 42,013.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,013.54/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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