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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.46, 290.31 and 141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.46, 290.31 and 141.98 is: 213.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.46 : 290.31 = 141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.46/290.31 = 141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.46x = 290.31 × 141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.46x = 41,216.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,216.76/193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.05

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