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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.49, 291.21 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.49, 291.21 and 142.74 is: 213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.49 : 291.21 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.49/291.21 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.49x = 291.21 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.49x = 41,567.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,567.32/194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.72

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