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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.16, 298.40 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.16, 298.40 and 142.52 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.16 : 298.40 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.16/298.40 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.16x = 298.40 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.16x = 42,527.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,527.97/216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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