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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.63, 290.02 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.63, 290.02 and 142.36 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.63 : 290.02 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.63/290.02 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.63x = 290.02 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.63x = 41,287.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,287.25/193.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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