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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.10, 296.67 and 141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.10, 296.67 and 141.42 is: 195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.10 : 296.67 = 141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.10/296.67 = 141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.10x = 296.67 × 141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.10x = 41,955.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,955.07/215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.05

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