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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 263.01 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 263.01 and 116.91 is: 161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 263.01 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/263.01 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 263.01 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 30,748.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,748.94/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.31

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