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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.20, 293.90 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.20, 293.90 and 141.93 is: 212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.20 : 293.90 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.20/293.90 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.20x = 293.90 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.20x = 41,712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,712.52/196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.60

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