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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.25, 294.48 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.25, 294.48 and 142.59 is: 213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.25 : 294.48 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.25/294.48 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.25x = 294.48 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.25x = 41,987.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,987.72/196.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.95

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