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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.19, 298.14 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.19, 298.14 and 141.40 is: 194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.19 : 298.14 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.19/298.14 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.19x = 298.14 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.19x = 42,156.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,156.16/216.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.99

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