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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.81, 297.94 and 142.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.81, 297.94 and 142.25 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.81 : 297.94 = 142.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.81/297.94 = 142.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.81x = 297.94 × 142.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.81x = 42,381.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,381.97/215.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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