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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.29, 262.54 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.29, 262.54 and 120.33 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.29 : 262.54 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.29/262.54 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.29x = 262.54 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.29x = 31,590.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,590.18/190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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