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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 262.92 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 262.92 and 120.58 is: 166.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 262.92 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/262.92 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 262.92 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 31,701.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,701.58/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.43

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