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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.19, 298.26 and 142.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.19, 298.26 and 142.55 is: 196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.19 : 298.26 = 142.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.19/298.26 = 142.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.19x = 298.26 × 142.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.19x = 42,516.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,516.96/216.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.66

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