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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 263 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 263 and 120.68 is: 166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 263 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/263 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 263 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 31,738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,738.84/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.50

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