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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.43, 285.75 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.43, 285.75 and 94.25 is: 141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.43 : 285.75 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.43/285.75 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.43x = 285.75 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.43x = 26,931.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,931.94/190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.43

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