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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 263.28 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 263.28 and 117.06 is: 161.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 263.28 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/263.28 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 263.28 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 30,819.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,819.01/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.56

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