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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.71, 293.43 and 142.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.71, 293.43 and 142.69 is: 196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.71 : 293.43 = 142.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.71/293.43 = 142.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.71x = 293.43 × 142.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.71x = 41,869.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,869.53/212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.84

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