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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.17, 298.33 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.17, 298.33 and 142.48 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.17 : 298.33 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.17/298.33 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.17x = 298.33 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.17x = 42,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,504.96/216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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