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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 293.55 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 293.55 and 141.76 is: 212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 293.55 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/293.55 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 293.55 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 41,613.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,613.65/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.18

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