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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.31, 285.50 and 87.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.31, 285.50 and 87.71 is: 131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.31 : 285.50 = 87.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.31/285.50 = 87.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.31x = 285.50 × 87.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.31x = 25,040.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,040.00/190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.58

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