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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.09, 262.33 and 116.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.09, 262.33 and 116.41 is: 160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.09 : 262.33 = 116.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.09/262.33 = 116.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.09x = 262.33 × 116.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.09x = 30,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,537.84/190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.65

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