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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.79, 263.15 and 117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.79, 263.15 and 117.14 is: 161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.79 : 263.15 = 117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.79/263.15 = 117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.79x = 263.15 × 117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.79x = 30,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,826.34/190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.58

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