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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.13, 262.31 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.13, 262.31 and 141.12 is: 194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.13 : 262.31 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.13/262.31 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.13x = 262.31 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.13x = 37,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,016.48/190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.70

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