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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.45, 322.49 and 141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.45, 322.49 and 141.73 is: 212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.45 : 322.49 = 141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.45/322.49 = 141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.45x = 322.49 × 141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.45x = 45,706.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,706.06/215.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.14

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