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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.13, 296.79 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.13, 296.79 and 141.35 is: 195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.13 : 296.79 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.13/296.79 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.13x = 296.79 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.13x = 41,951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,951.27/215.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.00

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