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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.63, 263.00 and 116.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.63, 263.00 and 116.87 is: 161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.63 : 263.00 = 116.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.63/263.00 = 116.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.63x = 263.00 × 116.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.63x = 30,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,734.91/190.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.23

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