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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.31, 262.68 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.31, 262.68 and 119.45 is: 164.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.31 : 262.68 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.31/262.68 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.31x = 262.68 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.31x = 31,377.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,377.13/190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.87

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