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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.69, 293.45 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.69, 293.45 and 142.76 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.69 : 293.45 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.69/293.45 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.69x = 293.45 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.69x = 41,890.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,890.74/212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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