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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.27, 262.71 and 116.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.27, 262.71 and 116.69 is: 161.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.27 : 262.71 = 116.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.27/262.71 = 116.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.27x = 262.71 × 116.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.27x = 30,654.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,654.32/190.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.11

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