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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.18, 292.86 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.18, 292.86 and 142.26 is: 196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.18 : 292.86 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.18/292.86 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.18x = 292.86 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.18x = 41,662.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,662.26/212.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.35

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