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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.85, 287.30 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.85, 287.30 and 171 is: 257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.85 : 287.30 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.85/287.30 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.85x = 287.30 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.85x = 49,128.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,128.73/190.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.43

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