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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.14, 262.38 and 116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.14, 262.38 and 116.45 is: 160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.14 : 262.38 = 116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.14/262.38 = 116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.14x = 262.38 × 116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.14x = 30,554.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,554.15/190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.69

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