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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 297.63 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 297.63 and 142.02 is: 196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 297.63 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/297.63 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 297.63 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 42,269.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,269.41/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.02

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