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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.52, 262.94 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.52, 262.94 and 116.81 is: 161.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.52 : 262.94 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.52/262.94 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.52x = 262.94 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.52x = 30,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,712.12/190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.21

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