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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 297.44 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 297.44 and 141.88 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 297.44 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/297.44 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 297.44 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 42,200.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,200.79/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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