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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.69, 297.95 and 142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.69, 297.95 and 142.11 is: 196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.69 : 297.95 = 142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.69/297.95 = 142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.69x = 297.95 × 142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.69x = 42,340.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,340.96/215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.31

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