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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.22, 293.61 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.22, 293.61 and 141.38 is: 211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.22 : 293.61 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.22/293.61 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.22x = 293.61 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.22x = 41,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,510.58/196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.55

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