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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.07, 298.19 and 142.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.07, 298.19 and 142.33 is: 196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.07 : 298.19 = 142.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.07/298.19 = 142.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.07x = 298.19 × 142.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.07x = 42,441.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,441.38/216.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.42

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