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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.07, 264.72 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.07, 264.72 and 142.86 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.07 : 264.72 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.07/264.72 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.07x = 264.72 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.07x = 37,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,818.62/192.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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