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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.00, 290.46 and 142.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.00, 290.46 and 142.25 is: 212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.00 : 290.46 = 142.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.00/290.46 = 142.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.00x = 290.46 × 142.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.00x = 41,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,316.48/194.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.98

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