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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 285.06 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 285.06 and 141.34 is: 212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 285.06 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/285.06 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 285.06 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 40,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,290.38/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.05

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