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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.21, 295.88 and 142.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.21, 295.88 and 142.49 is: 213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.21 : 295.88 = 142.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.21/295.88 = 142.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.21x = 295.88 × 142.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.21x = 42,159.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,159.94/197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.78

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