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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.22, 298.08 and 142.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.22, 298.08 and 142.41 is: 196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.22 : 298.08 = 142.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.22/298.08 = 142.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.22x = 298.08 × 142.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.22x = 42,449.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,449.73/216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.32

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