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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 292.98 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 292.98 and 142.38 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 292.98 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/292.98 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 292.98 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 41,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,712.32/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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