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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.14, 290.60 and 141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.14, 290.60 and 141.97 is: 212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.14 : 290.60 = 141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.14/290.60 = 141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.14x = 290.60 × 141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.14x = 41,256.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,256.48/194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.51

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