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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 296.69 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 296.69 and 140.35 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 296.69 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/296.69 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 296.69 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 41,640.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,640.44/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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