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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.19, 262.40 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.19, 262.40 and 116.48 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.19 : 262.40 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.19/262.40 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.19x = 262.40 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.19x = 30,564.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,564.43/190.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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