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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.56, 298.80 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.56, 298.80 and 142.76 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.56 : 298.80 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.56/298.80 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.56x = 298.80 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.56x = 42,656.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,656.69/216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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