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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.35, 262.31 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.35, 262.31 and 141.14 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.35 : 262.31 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.35/262.31 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.35x = 262.31 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.35x = 37,022.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,022.38/190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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