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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.35, 262.71 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.35, 262.71 and 116.70 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.35 : 262.71 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.35/262.71 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.35x = 262.71 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.35x = 30,658.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,658.26/190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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