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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.84, 297.94 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.84, 297.94 and 142.22 is: 196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.84 : 297.94 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.84/297.94 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.84x = 297.94 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.84x = 42,373.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,373.03/215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.32

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