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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.73, 323.61 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.73, 323.61 and 142.65 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.73 : 323.61 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.73/323.61 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.73x = 323.61 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.73x = 46,162.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,162.97/215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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