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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.51, 293.06 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.51, 293.06 and 142.58 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.51 : 293.06 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.51/293.06 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.51x = 293.06 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.51x = 41,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,782.32/212.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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