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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.43, 262.78 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.43, 262.78 and 116.73 is: 161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.43 : 262.78 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.43/262.78 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.43x = 262.78 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.43x = 30,674.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,674.02/190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.08

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