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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.43, 285.25 and 141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.43, 285.25 and 141.73 is: 212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.43 : 285.25 = 141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.43/285.25 = 141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.43x = 285.25 × 141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.43x = 40,426.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,426.35/190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.30

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