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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.85, 430.92 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.85, 430.92 and 190.17 is: 284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.85 : 430.92 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.85/430.92 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.85x = 430.92 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.85x = 81,945.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,945.90/287.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.69

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