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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 262.60 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 262.60 and 120.35 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 262.60 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/262.60 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 262.60 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 31,604.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,604.27/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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