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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 262.32 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 262.32 and 116.42 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 262.32 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/262.32 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 262.32 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 30,537.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,537.98/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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