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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.09, 297.98 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.09, 297.98 and 142.31 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.09 : 297.98 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.09/297.98 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.09x = 297.98 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.09x = 42,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,406.10/216.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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