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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 263.02 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 263.02 and 120.68 is: 166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 263.02 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/263.02 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 263.02 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 31,741.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,741.25/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.50

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