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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 290.64 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 290.64 and 142.31 is: 213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 290.64 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/290.64 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 290.64 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 41,360.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,360.98/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.73

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