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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 296.92 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 296.92 and 141.30 is: 195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 296.92 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/296.92 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 296.92 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 41,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,954.80/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.03

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