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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.13, 290.77 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.13, 290.77 and 142.86 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.13 : 290.77 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.13/290.77 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.13x = 290.77 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.13x = 41,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,539.40/194.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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