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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 262.92 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 262.92 and 116.92 is: 161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 262.92 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/262.92 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 262.92 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 30,740.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,740.61/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.22

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