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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 297.32 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 297.32 and 141.66 is: 195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 297.32 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/297.32 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 297.32 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 42,117.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,117.64/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.64

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