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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.68, 297.54 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.68, 297.54 and 141.94 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.68 : 297.54 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.68/297.54 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.68x = 297.54 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.68x = 42,232.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,232.83/215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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