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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 262.48 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 262.48 and 116.56 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 262.48 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/262.48 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 262.48 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 30,594.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,594.09/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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