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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 262.82 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 262.82 and 120.44 is: 166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 262.82 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/262.82 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 262.82 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 31,654.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,654.04/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.16

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