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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 262.09 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 262.09 and 116.27 is: 160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 262.09 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/262.09 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 262.09 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 30,473.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,473.57/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.46

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