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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.03, 290.97 and 142.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.03, 290.97 and 142.24 is: 213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.03 : 290.97 = 142.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.03/290.97 = 142.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.03x = 290.97 × 142.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.03x = 41,387.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,387.57/194.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.31

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