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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.30, 262.59 and 116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.30, 262.59 and 116.59 is: 160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.30 : 262.59 = 116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.30/262.59 = 116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.30x = 262.59 × 116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.30x = 30,615.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,615.37/190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.88

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