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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.33, 296.98 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.33, 296.98 and 141.68 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.33 : 296.98 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.33/296.98 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.33x = 296.98 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.33x = 42,076.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,076.51/215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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