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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.96, 285.90 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.96, 285.90 and 142 is: 212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.96 : 285.90 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.96/285.90 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.96x = 285.90 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.96x = 40,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,597.80/190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.60

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