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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 262.48 and 120.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 262.48 and 120.30 is: 165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 262.48 = 120.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/262.48 = 120.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 262.48 × 120.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 31,576.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,576.34/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.99

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