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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.93, 292.53 and 142.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.93, 292.53 and 142.05 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.93 : 292.53 = 142.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.93/292.53 = 142.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.93x = 292.53 × 142.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.93x = 41,553.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,553.89/211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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