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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 296.19 and 142.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 296.19 and 142.85 is: 213.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 296.19 = 142.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/296.19 = 142.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 296.19 × 142.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 42,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,311.48/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.91

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