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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.90, 323.97 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.90, 323.97 and 142.59 is: 213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.90 : 323.97 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.90/323.97 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.90x = 323.97 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.90x = 46,195.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,195.56/215.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.97

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