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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.92, 298 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.92, 298 and 142.44 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.92 : 298 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.92/298 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.92x = 298 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.92x = 42,447.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,447.12/215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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