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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 299.10 and 142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 299.10 and 142.11 is: 196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 299.10 = 142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/299.10 = 142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 299.10 × 142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 42,505.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,505.63/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.13

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