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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.70, 293.58 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.70, 293.58 and 142.86 is: 197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.70 : 293.58 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.70/293.58 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.70x = 293.58 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.70x = 41,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,940.84/212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.18

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