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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.95, 263.54 and 117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.95, 263.54 and 117.29 is: 161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.95 : 263.54 = 117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.95/263.54 = 117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.95x = 263.54 × 117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.95x = 30,908.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,908.70/190.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.87

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