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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 296.91 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 296.91 and 141.65 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 296.91 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/296.91 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 296.91 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 42,057.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,057.30/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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