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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.34, 262.60 and 116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.34, 262.60 and 116.60 is: 160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.34 : 262.60 = 116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.34/262.60 = 116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.34x = 262.60 × 116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.34x = 30,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,617.56/190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.86

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