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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.97, 295.25 and 142.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.97, 295.25 and 142.70 is: 213.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.97 : 295.25 = 142.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.97/295.25 = 142.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.97x = 295.25 × 142.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.97x = 42,129.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,129.99/196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.90

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