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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 297.43 and 142.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 297.43 and 142.06 is: 195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 297.43 = 142.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/297.43 = 142.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 297.43 × 142.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 42,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,252.91/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.92

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