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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.21, 298.55 and 142.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.21, 298.55 and 142.67 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.21 : 298.55 = 142.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.21/298.55 = 142.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.21x = 298.55 × 142.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.21x = 42,595.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,595.23/216.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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