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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 285.50 and 142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 285.50 and 142.18 is: 212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 285.50 = 142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/285.50 = 142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 285.50 × 142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 40,592.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,592.39/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.84

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