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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.33, 322.65 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.33, 322.65 and 142.16 is: 213.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.33 : 322.65 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.33/322.65 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.33x = 322.65 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.33x = 45,866.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,866.31/215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.01

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