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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.88, 262.10 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.88, 262.10 and 116.17 is: 160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.88 : 262.10 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.88/262.10 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.88x = 262.10 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.88x = 30,448.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,448.16/189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.35

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