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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 263.31 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 263.31 and 171.48 is: 236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 263.31 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/263.31 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 263.31 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 45,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,152.40/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.50

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