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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.50, 298.68 and 141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.50, 298.68 and 141.79 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.50 : 298.68 = 141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.50/298.68 = 141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.50x = 298.68 × 141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.50x = 42,349.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,349.84/216.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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