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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.42, 262.88 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.42, 262.88 and 116.75 is: 161.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.42 : 262.88 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.42/262.88 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.42x = 262.88 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.42x = 30,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,691.24/190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.18

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