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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 262.44 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 262.44 and 116.55 is: 160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 262.44 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/262.44 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 262.44 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 30,587.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587.38/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.77

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