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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.86, 285.97 and 171.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.86, 285.97 and 171.49 is: 256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.86 : 285.97 = 171.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.86/285.97 = 171.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.86x = 285.97 × 171.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.86x = 49,041.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,041.00/190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.95

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