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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.66, 290.63 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.66, 290.63 and 142.44 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.66 : 290.63 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.66/290.63 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.66x = 290.63 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.66x = 41,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,397.34/193.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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