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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.90, 294.64 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.90, 294.64 and 141.92 is: 212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.90 : 294.64 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.90/294.64 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.90x = 294.64 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.90x = 41,814.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,814.59/196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.37

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