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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.42, 285.90 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.42, 285.90 and 141.82 is: 212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.42 : 285.90 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.42/285.90 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.42x = 285.90 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.42x = 40,546.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,546.34/190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.93

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