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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 293.94 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 293.94 and 141.84 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 293.94 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/293.94 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 293.94 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 41,692.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,692.45/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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