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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.51, 262.89 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.51, 262.89 and 116.85 is: 161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.51 : 262.89 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.51/262.89 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.51x = 262.89 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.51x = 30,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,716.80/190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.23

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