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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 285.18 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 285.18 and 141.40 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 285.18 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/285.18 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 285.18 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 40,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,324.45/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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