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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 263.30 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 263.30 and 117.18 is: 161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 263.30 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/263.30 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 263.30 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 30,852.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,852.91/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.63

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