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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.18, 296.66 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.18, 296.66 and 141.38 is: 194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.18 : 296.66 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.18/296.66 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.18x = 296.66 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.18x = 41,941.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,941.79/215.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.91

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