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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.11, 284.78 and 141.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.11, 284.78 and 141.41 is: 211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.11 : 284.78 = 141.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.11/284.78 = 141.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.11x = 284.78 × 141.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.11x = 40,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,271.81/190.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.83

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