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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 292.44 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 292.44 and 142.08 is: 195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 292.44 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/292.44 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 292.44 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 41,549.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,549.31/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.95

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