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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.25, 284.72 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.25, 284.72 and 141.35 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.25 : 284.72 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.25/284.72 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.25x = 284.72 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.25x = 40,243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,243.04/190.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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