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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.78, 297.81 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.78, 297.81 and 143.96 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.78 : 297.81 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.78/297.81 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.78x = 297.81 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.78x = 42,871.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,871.24/215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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