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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.24, 293.76 and 142.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.24, 293.76 and 142.12 is: 212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.24 : 293.76 = 142.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.24/293.76 = 142.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.24x = 293.76 × 142.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.24x = 41,749.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,749.17/196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.75

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