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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.67, 292.41 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.67, 292.41 and 141.21 is: 212.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.67 : 292.41 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.67/292.41 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.67x = 292.41 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.67x = 41,291.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,291.22/194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.11

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