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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.41, 262.72 and 120.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.41, 262.72 and 120.55 is: 166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.41 : 262.72 = 120.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.41/262.72 = 120.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.41x = 262.72 × 120.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.41x = 31,670.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,670.90/190.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.33

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