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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 294.48 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 294.48 and 142.08 is: 213.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 294.48 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/294.48 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 294.48 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 41,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,839.72/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.38

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