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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.20, 297.91 and 142.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.20, 297.91 and 142.39 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.20 : 297.91 = 142.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.20/297.91 = 142.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.20x = 297.91 × 142.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.20x = 42,419.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,419.96/216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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