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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.68, 298.92 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.68, 298.92 and 142.94 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.68 : 298.92 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.68/298.92 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.68x = 298.92 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.68x = 42,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,727.62/216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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