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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.86, 285.93 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.86, 285.93 and 142.74 is: 213.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.86 : 285.93 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.86/285.93 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.86x = 285.93 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.86x = 40,813.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,813.65/190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.84

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