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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.98, 295.03 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.98, 295.03 and 142.75 is: 213.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.98 : 295.03 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.98/295.03 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.98x = 295.03 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.98x = 42,115.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,115.53/196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.81

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