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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 297.11 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 297.11 and 141.65 is: 195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 297.11 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/297.11 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 297.11 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 42,085.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,085.63/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.57

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