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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 285.08 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 285.08 and 141.84 is: 212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 285.08 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/285.08 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 285.08 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 40,435.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,435.75/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.82

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