Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.99, 298.11 and 142.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 215.99, 298.11 and 142.31 is: 196.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215.99 : 298.11 = 142.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215.99/298.11 = 142.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215.99x = 298.11 × 142.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215.99x = 42,424.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,424.03/215.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196.42
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