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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.22, 293.74 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.22, 293.74 and 141.45 is: 211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.22 : 293.74 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.22/293.74 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.22x = 293.74 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.22x = 41,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,549.52/196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.75

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