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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.75, 297.46 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.75, 297.46 and 142.09 is: 195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.75 : 297.46 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.75/297.46 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.75x = 297.46 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.75x = 42,266.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,266.09/215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.90

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