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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.68, 298.91 and 142.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.68, 298.91 and 142.87 is: 197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.68 : 298.91 = 142.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.68/298.91 = 142.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.68x = 298.91 × 142.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.68x = 42,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,704.56/216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.09

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