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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 263.12 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 263.12 and 116.97 is: 161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 263.12 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/263.12 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 263.12 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 30,777.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,777.15/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.43

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