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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.27, 283.77 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.27, 283.77 and 171.82 is: 256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.27 : 283.77 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.27/283.77 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.27x = 283.77 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.27x = 48,756.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,756.64/190.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.25

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