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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 262.46 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 262.46 and 116.52 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 262.46 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/262.46 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 262.46 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 30,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,581.84/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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