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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.58, 297.50 and 141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.58, 297.50 and 141.87 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.58 : 297.50 = 141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.58/297.50 = 141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.58x = 297.50 × 141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.58x = 42,205.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,205.62/215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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