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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.22, 290.51 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.22, 290.51 and 142.28 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.22 : 290.51 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.22/290.51 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.22x = 290.51 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.22x = 41,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,331.60/194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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