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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.96, 262.09 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.96, 262.09 and 116.26 is: 160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.96 : 262.09 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.96/262.09 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.96x = 262.09 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.96x = 30,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,469.64/189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.40

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