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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.71, 262.98 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.71, 262.98 and 117 is: 161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.71 : 262.98 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.71/262.98 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.71x = 262.98 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.71x = 30,768.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,768.66/190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.34

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