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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.67, 289.88 and 142.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.67, 289.88 and 142.30 is: 212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.67 : 289.88 = 142.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.67/289.88 = 142.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.67x = 289.88 × 142.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.67x = 41,248.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,248.49/193.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.98

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