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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 298.04 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 298.04 and 142.43 is: 196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 298.04 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/298.04 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 298.04 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 42,447.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,447.63/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.52

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