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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.01, 292.48 and 142.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.01, 292.48 and 142.12 is: 196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.01 : 292.48 = 142.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.01/292.48 = 142.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.01x = 292.48 × 142.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.01x = 41,567.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,567.26/212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.06

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