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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 297.60 and 142.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 297.60 and 142.06 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 297.60 = 142.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/297.60 = 142.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 297.60 × 142.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 42,277.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,277.06/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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