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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.04, 262.17 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.04, 262.17 and 116.38 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.04 : 262.17 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.04/262.17 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.04x = 262.17 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.04x = 30,510.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,510.69/190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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