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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.70, 285.78 and 142.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.70, 285.78 and 142.55 is: 213.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.70 : 285.78 = 142.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.70/285.78 = 142.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.70x = 285.78 × 142.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.70x = 40,737.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,737.94/190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.62

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