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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.06, 262.30 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.06, 262.30 and 116.43 is: 160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.06 : 262.30 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.06/262.30 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.06x = 262.30 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.06x = 30,538.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,538.57/190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.68

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