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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 295.86 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 295.86 and 142.92 is: 214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 295.86 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/295.86 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 295.86 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 42,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,284.31/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.47

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