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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 291.12 and 142.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 291.12 and 142.24 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 291.12 = 142.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/291.12 = 142.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 291.12 × 142.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 41,408.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,408.91/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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