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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.29, 290.36 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.29, 290.36 and 142.26 is: 213.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.29 : 290.36 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.29/290.36 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.29x = 290.36 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.29x = 41,305.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,305.90/193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.70

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