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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.82, 323.88 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.82, 323.88 and 142.68 is: 214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.82 : 323.88 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.82/323.88 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.82x = 323.88 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.82x = 46,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,211.20/215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.12

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