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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 263.31 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 263.31 and 116.13 is: 160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 263.31 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/263.31 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 263.31 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 30,578.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,578.19/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.26

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