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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.46, 293.13 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.46, 293.13 and 142.62 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.46 : 293.13 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.46/293.13 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.46x = 293.13 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.46x = 41,806.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,806.20/212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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