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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 286.24 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 286.24 and 142.32 is: 214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 286.24 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/286.24 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 286.24 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 40,737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,737.68/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.32

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