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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.68, 297.48 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.68, 297.48 and 142.08 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.68 : 297.48 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.68/297.48 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.68x = 297.48 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.68x = 42,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,265.96/215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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