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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 262.98 and 120.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 262.98 and 120.57 is: 166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 262.98 = 120.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/262.98 = 120.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 262.98 × 120.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 31,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,707.50/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.32

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