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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 285.62 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 285.62 and 141.71 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 285.62 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/285.62 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 285.62 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 40,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,475.21/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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