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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 294.85 and 142.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 294.85 and 142.57 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 294.85 = 142.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/294.85 = 142.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 294.85 × 142.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 42,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,036.76/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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