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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 290.24 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 290.24 and 142.32 is: 213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 290.24 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/290.24 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 290.24 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 41,306.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,306.96/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.34

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