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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.61, 263.04 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.61, 263.04 and 115.93 is: 159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.61 : 263.04 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.61/263.04 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.61x = 263.04 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.61x = 30,492.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,492.91/190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.98

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