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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.17, 294.66 and 142.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.17, 294.66 and 142.71 is: 214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.17 : 294.66 = 142.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.17/294.66 = 142.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.17x = 294.66 × 142.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.17x = 42,050.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,050.93/196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.36

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