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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 262.74 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 262.74 and 116.73 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 262.74 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/262.74 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 262.74 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 30,669.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,669.64/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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