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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 263.04 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 263.04 and 117 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 263.04 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/263.04 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 263.04 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 30,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,775.68/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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