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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.30, 262.28 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.30, 262.28 and 141.30 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.30 : 262.28 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.30/262.28 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.30x = 262.28 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.30x = 37,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,060.16/190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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