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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 284.70 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 284.70 and 141.80 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 284.70 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/284.70 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 284.70 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 40,370.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,370.46/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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