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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.94, 297.85 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.94, 297.85 and 142.28 is: 196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.94 : 297.85 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.94/297.85 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.94x = 297.85 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.94x = 42,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,378.10/215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.25

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