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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.91, 263.34 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.91, 263.34 and 117.20 is: 161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.91 : 263.34 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.91/263.34 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.91x = 263.34 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.91x = 30,863.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,863.45/190.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.66

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