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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.98, 294.11 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.98, 294.11 and 141.11 is: 211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.98 : 294.11 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.98/294.11 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.98x = 294.11 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.98x = 41,500.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,500.74/195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.77

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