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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.16, 297.12 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.16, 297.12 and 141.51 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.16 : 297.12 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.16/297.12 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.16x = 297.12 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.16x = 42,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,045.45/215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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