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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.03, 262.40 and 120.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.03, 262.40 and 120.21 is: 165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.03 : 262.40 = 120.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.03/262.40 = 120.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.03x = 262.40 × 120.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.03x = 31,543.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,543.10/190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.99

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