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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 262.84 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 262.84 and 116.75 is: 161.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 262.84 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/262.84 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 262.84 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 30,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,686.57/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.12

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