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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 292.74 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 292.74 and 142.32 is: 196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 292.74 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/292.74 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 292.74 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 41,662.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,662.76/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.26

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