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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 294.54 and 142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 294.54 and 142.20 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 294.54 = 142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/294.54 = 142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 294.54 × 142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 41,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,883.59/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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