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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 295.17 and 141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 295.17 and 141.79 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 295.17 = 141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/295.17 = 141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 295.17 × 141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 41,852.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,852.15/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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