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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.21, 262.42 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.21, 262.42 and 116.55 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.21 : 262.42 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.21/262.42 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.21x = 262.42 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.21x = 30,585.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,585.05/190.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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