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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.95, 264.88 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.95, 264.88 and 142.92 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.95 : 264.88 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.95/264.88 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.95x = 264.88 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.95x = 37,856.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,856.65/191.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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