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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 263.15 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 263.15 and 117.03 is: 161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 263.15 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/263.15 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 263.15 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 30,796.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,796.44/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.51

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