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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.90, 263.49 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.90, 263.49 and 117.28 is: 161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.90 : 263.49 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.90/263.49 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.90x = 263.49 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.90x = 30,902.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,902.00/190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.87

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