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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.10, 262.22 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.10, 262.22 and 116.37 is: 160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.10 : 262.22 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.10/262.22 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.10x = 262.22 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.10x = 30,513.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,513.96/190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.52

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