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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.18, 298.26 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.18, 298.26 and 142.38 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.18 : 298.26 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.18/298.26 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.18x = 298.26 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.18x = 42,466.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,466.26/216.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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