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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 262.88 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 262.88 and 116.74 is: 161.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 262.88 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/262.88 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 262.88 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 30,688.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,688.61/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.18

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