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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 291.10 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 291.10 and 142.64 is: 213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 291.10 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/291.10 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 291.10 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 41,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,522.50/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.77

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