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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.75, 263.18 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.75, 263.18 and 116.04 is: 160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.75 : 263.18 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.75/263.18 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.75x = 263.18 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.75x = 30,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,539.41/190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.10

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