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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.29, 294.23 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.29, 294.23 and 142.52 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.29 : 294.23 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.29/294.23 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.29x = 294.23 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.29x = 41,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,932.48/213.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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