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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.85, 263.33 and 117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.85, 263.33 and 117.19 is: 161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.85 : 263.33 = 117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.85/263.33 = 117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.85x = 263.33 × 117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.85x = 30,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,859.64/190.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.70

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