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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.03, 293.74 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.03, 293.74 and 141.69 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.03 : 293.74 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.03/293.74 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.03x = 293.74 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.03x = 41,619.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,619.67/196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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