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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.98, 298.02 and 142.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.98, 298.02 and 142.30 is: 196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.98 : 298.02 = 142.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.98/298.02 = 142.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.98x = 298.02 × 142.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.98x = 42,408.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,408.25/215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.35

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