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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.10, 286.65 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.10, 286.65 and 171.90 is: 257.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.10 : 286.65 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.10/286.65 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.10x = 286.65 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.10x = 49,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,275.14/191.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.85

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