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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.12, 262.24 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.12, 262.24 and 116.38 is: 160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.12 : 262.24 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.12/262.24 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.12x = 262.24 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.12x = 30,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,519.49/190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.53

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