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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 262.83 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 262.83 and 116.79 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 262.83 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/262.83 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 262.83 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 30,695.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,695.92/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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