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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.99 : 298.11 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.99/298.11 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.99x = 298.11 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.99x = 42,424.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,424.03/215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.42

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