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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 290.60 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 290.60 and 142.58 is: 213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 290.60 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/290.60 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 290.60 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 41,433.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,433.75/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.66

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