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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.93, 298.11 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.93, 298.11 and 142.38 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.93 : 298.11 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.93/298.11 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.93x = 298.11 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.93x = 42,444.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,444.90/215.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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