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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.09, 298.38 and 142.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.09, 298.38 and 142.55 is: 196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.09 : 298.38 = 142.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.09/298.38 = 142.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.09x = 298.38 × 142.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.09x = 42,534.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,534.07/216.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.83

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