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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.95, 290.30 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.95, 290.30 and 142.58 is: 213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.95 : 290.30 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.95/290.30 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.95x = 290.30 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.95x = 41,391.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,391.52/193.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.41

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