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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 263.12 and 120.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 263.12 and 120.71 is: 166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 263.12 = 120.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/263.12 = 120.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 263.12 × 120.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 31,761.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,761.27/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.60

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