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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.07, 298.34 and 142.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.07, 298.34 and 142.49 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.07 : 298.34 = 142.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.07/298.34 = 142.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.07x = 298.34 × 142.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.07x = 42,510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,510.47/216.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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