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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.98, 262.16 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.98, 262.16 and 116.28 is: 160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.98 : 262.16 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.98/262.16 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.98x = 262.16 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.98x = 30,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,483.38/189.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.46

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