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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.36, 293.19 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.36, 293.19 and 142.51 is: 196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.36 : 293.19 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.36/293.19 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.36x = 293.19 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.36x = 41,782.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,782.51/212.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.75

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