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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 296.88 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 296.88 and 140.46 is: 193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 296.88 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/296.88 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 296.88 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 41,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,699.76/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.70

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