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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.18, 298.31 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.18, 298.31 and 142.53 is: 196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.18 : 298.31 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.18/298.31 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.18x = 298.31 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.18x = 42,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,517.41/216.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.68

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