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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.97, 292.39 and 142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.97, 292.39 and 142.13 is: 196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.97 : 292.39 = 142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.97/292.39 = 142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.97x = 292.39 × 142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.97x = 41,556.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,556.68/211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.05

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