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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.54, 293.21 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.54, 293.21 and 142.64 is: 196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.54 : 293.21 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.54/293.21 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.54x = 293.21 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.54x = 41,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,821.90/212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.78

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