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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 290.25 and 142.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 290.25 and 142.29 is: 213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 290.25 = 142.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/290.25 = 142.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 290.25 × 142.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 41,299.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,299.67/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.34

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