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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.45, 264.20 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.45, 264.20 and 142.40 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.45 : 264.20 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.45/264.20 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.45x = 264.20 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.45x = 37,620.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,620.05/191.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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