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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.67, 294.54 and 142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.67, 294.54 and 142.01 is: 212.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.67 : 294.54 = 142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.67/294.54 = 142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.67x = 294.54 × 142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.67x = 41,827.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,827.63/196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.68

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