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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 262.72 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 262.72 and 120.48 is: 166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 262.72 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/262.72 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 262.72 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 31,652.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,652.51/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.31

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