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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.55, 262.96 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.55, 262.96 and 116.84 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.55 : 262.96 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.55/262.96 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.55x = 262.96 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.55x = 30,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,724.54/190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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