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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.17, 296.80 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.17, 296.80 and 141.52 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.17 : 296.80 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.17/296.80 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.17x = 296.80 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.17x = 42,003.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,003.14/215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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