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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.42, 293.79 and 141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.42, 293.79 and 141.70 is: 211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.42 : 293.79 = 141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.42/293.79 = 141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.42x = 293.79 × 141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.42x = 41,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,630.04/196.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.94

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