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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.45, 262.73 and 120.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.45, 262.73 and 120.47 is: 166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.45 : 262.73 = 120.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.45/262.73 = 120.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.45x = 262.73 × 120.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.45x = 31,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,650.48/190.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.19

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