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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 296.84 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 296.84 and 141.31 is: 194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 296.84 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/296.84 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 296.84 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 41,944.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,944.98/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.99

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