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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 297.60 and 141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 297.60 and 141.96 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 297.60 = 141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/297.60 = 141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 297.60 × 141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 42,247.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,247.30/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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