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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.30, 298.50 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.30, 298.50 and 141.63 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.30 : 298.50 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.30/298.50 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.30x = 298.50 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.30x = 42,276.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,276.56/216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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