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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.68, 295.88 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.68, 295.88 and 142.80 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.68 : 295.88 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.68/295.88 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.68x = 295.88 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.68x = 42,251.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,251.66/197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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