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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.56, 298.99 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.56, 298.99 and 141.94 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.56 : 298.99 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.56/298.99 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.56x = 298.99 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.56x = 42,438.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,438.64/216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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