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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.21, 323.25 and 142.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.21, 323.25 and 142.19 is: 213.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.21 : 323.25 = 142.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.21/323.25 = 142.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.21x = 323.25 × 142.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.21x = 45,963.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,963.05/215.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.57

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