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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.97, 262.28 and 116.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.97, 262.28 and 116.39 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.97 : 262.28 = 116.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.97/262.28 = 116.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.97x = 262.28 × 116.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.97x = 30,527.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,527.72/189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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