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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.50, 294.81 and 142.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.50, 294.81 and 142.29 is: 213.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.50 : 294.81 = 142.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.50/294.81 = 142.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.50x = 294.81 × 142.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.50x = 41,948.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,948.51/196.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.48

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