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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.99, 263.46 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.99, 263.46 and 117.28 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.99 : 263.46 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.99/263.46 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.99x = 263.46 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.99x = 30,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,898.59/190.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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