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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 297.61 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 297.61 and 140.94 is: 194.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 297.61 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/297.61 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 297.61 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 41,945.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,945.15/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.59

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