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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 262.67 and 120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 262.67 and 120.41 is: 166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 262.67 = 120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/262.67 = 120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 262.67 × 120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 31,628.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,628.15/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.13

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