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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 293.73 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 293.73 and 142.09 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 293.73 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/293.73 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 293.73 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 41,733.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,733.92/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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