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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.96, 297.81 and 142.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.96, 297.81 and 142.19 is: 196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.96 : 297.81 = 142.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.96/297.81 = 142.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.96x = 297.81 × 142.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.96x = 42,344.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,344.11/215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.08

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