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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.45, 284.95 and 142.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.45, 284.95 and 142.57 is: 213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.45 : 284.95 = 142.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.45/284.95 = 142.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.45x = 284.95 × 142.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.45x = 40,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,625.32/190.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.31

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