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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 262.83 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 262.83 and 116.86 is: 161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 262.83 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/262.83 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 262.83 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 30,714.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,714.31/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.20

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