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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.91, 263.58 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.91, 263.58 and 117.32 is: 161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.91 : 263.58 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.91/263.58 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.91x = 263.58 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.91x = 30,924.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,924.00/190.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.98

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