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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.11, 290.80 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.11, 290.80 and 142.17 is: 212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.11 : 290.80 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.11/290.80 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.11x = 290.80 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.11x = 41,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,343.04/194.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.99

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