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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.87, 262.00 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.87, 262.00 and 116.21 is: 160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.87 : 262.00 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.87/262.00 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.87x = 262.00 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.87x = 30,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,445.13/189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.35

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