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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.10, 296.72 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.10, 296.72 and 141.39 is: 195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.10 : 296.72 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.10/296.72 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.10x = 296.72 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.10x = 41,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,952.53/215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.04

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