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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 262.20 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 262.20 and 116.31 is: 160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 262.20 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/262.20 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 262.20 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 30,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,496.48/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.51

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