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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.03, 262.18 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.03, 262.18 and 116.38 is: 160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.03 : 262.18 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.03/262.18 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.03x = 262.18 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.03x = 30,512.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,512.51/190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.57

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