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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.52, 293.40 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.52, 293.40 and 142.68 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.52 : 293.40 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.52/293.40 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.52x = 293.40 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.52x = 41,862.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,862.31/212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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