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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.36, 285.18 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.36, 285.18 and 141.40 is: 211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.36 : 285.18 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.36/285.18 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.36x = 285.18 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.36x = 40,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,324.45/190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.83

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