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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.33, 262.55 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.33, 262.55 and 120.33 is: 165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.33 : 262.55 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.33/262.55 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.33x = 262.55 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.33x = 31,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,592.94/190.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.99

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