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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 284.58 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 284.58 and 142.02 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 284.58 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/284.58 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 284.58 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 40,416.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,416.05/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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