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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 285.96 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 285.96 and 142.68 is: 213.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 285.96 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/285.96 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 285.96 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 40,800.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,800.77/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.71

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