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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.58, 298.68 and 142.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.58, 298.68 and 142.77 is: 196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.58 : 298.68 = 142.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.58/298.68 = 142.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.58x = 298.68 × 142.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.58x = 42,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,642.01/216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.89

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