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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.11, 290.91 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.11, 290.91 and 142.51 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.11 : 290.91 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.11/290.91 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.11x = 290.91 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.11x = 41,458.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,458.67/194.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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