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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.88, 294.02 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.88, 294.02 and 141.20 is: 211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.88 : 294.02 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.88/294.02 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.88x = 294.02 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.88x = 41,515.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,515.62/195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.94

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