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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.43, 262.79 and 120.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.43, 262.79 and 120.47 is: 166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.43 : 262.79 = 120.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.43/262.79 = 120.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.43x = 262.79 × 120.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.43x = 31,658.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,658.37/190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.24

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