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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.89, 293.68 and 142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.89, 293.68 and 142.97 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.89 : 293.68 = 142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.89/293.68 = 142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.89x = 293.68 × 142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.89x = 41,986.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,986.14/212.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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