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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.38, 298.41 and 142.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.38, 298.41 and 142.67 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.38 : 298.41 = 142.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.38/298.41 = 142.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.38x = 298.41 × 142.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.38x = 42,574.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,574.15/216.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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