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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 285.53 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 285.53 and 141.57 is: 212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 285.53 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/285.53 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 285.53 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 40,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,421.77/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.56

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