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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 297.82 and 142.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 297.82 and 142.27 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 297.82 = 142.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/297.82 = 142.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 297.82 × 142.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 42,370.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,370.28/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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