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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 292.36 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 292.36 and 141.08 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 292.36 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/292.36 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 292.36 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 41,246.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,246.15/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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