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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 285.15 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 285.15 and 141.62 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 285.15 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/285.15 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 285.15 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 40,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,382.94/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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