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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.83, 295.25 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.83, 295.25 and 142.16 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.83 : 295.25 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.83/295.25 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.83x = 295.25 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.83x = 41,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,970.55/196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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