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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.25, 295.07 and 142.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.25, 295.07 and 142.07 is: 212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.25 : 295.07 = 142.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.25/295.07 = 142.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.25x = 295.07 × 142.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.25x = 41,918.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,918.41/197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.51

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