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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.37, 289.87 and 142.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.37, 289.87 and 142.27 is: 213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.37 : 289.87 = 142.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.37/289.87 = 142.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.37x = 289.87 × 142.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.37x = 41,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,238.72/193.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.27

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