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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.20, 295.32 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.20, 295.32 and 142.44 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.20 : 295.32 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.20/295.32 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.20x = 295.32 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.20x = 42,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,065.38/196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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