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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 290.06 and 142.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 290.06 and 142.07 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 290.06 = 142.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/290.06 = 142.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 290.06 × 142.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 41,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,208.82/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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