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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.87, 297.98 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.87, 297.98 and 142.16 is: 196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.87 : 297.98 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.87/297.98 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.87x = 297.98 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.87x = 42,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,359.17/215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.23

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