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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.14, 298.22 and 142.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.14, 298.22 and 142.57 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.14 : 298.22 = 142.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.14/298.22 = 142.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.14x = 298.22 × 142.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.14x = 42,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,516.89/216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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