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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.41, 298.54 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.41, 298.54 and 142.64 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.41 : 298.54 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.41/298.54 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.41x = 298.54 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.41x = 42,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,582.43/216.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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