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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 262.63 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 262.63 and 120.36 is: 166.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 262.63 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/262.63 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 262.63 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 31,610.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,610.61/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.10

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