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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.90, 263.45 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.90, 263.45 and 117.23 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.90 : 263.45 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.90/263.45 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.90x = 263.45 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.90x = 30,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,884.24/190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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