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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 294.50 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 294.50 and 141.65 is: 212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 294.50 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/294.50 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 294.50 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 41,714.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,714.45/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.14

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