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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 293.76 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 293.76 and 142.02 is: 213.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 293.76 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/293.76 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 293.76 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 41,719.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,719.80/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.13

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