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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.53, 298.80 and 141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.53, 298.80 and 141.87 is: 195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.53 : 298.80 = 141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.53/298.80 = 141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.53x = 298.80 × 141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.53x = 42,390.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,390.76/216.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.77

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