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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.54, 290.73 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.54, 290.73 and 142.51 is: 214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.54 : 290.73 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.54/290.73 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.54x = 290.73 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.54x = 41,431.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,431.93/193.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.07

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