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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.20, 295.44 and 142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.20, 295.44 and 142.96 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.20 : 295.44 = 142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.20/295.44 = 142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.20x = 295.44 × 142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.20x = 42,236.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,236.10/197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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