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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.18, 262.50 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.18, 262.50 and 116.50 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.18 : 262.50 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.18/262.50 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.18x = 262.50 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.18x = 30,581.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,581.25/190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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