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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 297.99 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 297.99 and 142.17 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 297.99 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/297.99 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 297.99 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 42,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,365.24/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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