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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.07, 291.29 and 142.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.07, 291.29 and 142.57 is: 213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.07 : 291.29 = 142.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.07/291.29 = 142.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.07x = 291.29 × 142.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.07x = 41,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,528.43/194.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.99

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