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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.79, 291.11 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.79, 291.11 and 142.76 is: 214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.79 : 291.11 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.79/291.11 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.79x = 291.11 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.79x = 41,558.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,558.15/193.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.45

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