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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 296.76 and 141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 296.76 and 141.58 is: 195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 296.76 = 141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/296.76 = 141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 296.76 × 141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 42,016.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,016.18/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.25

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