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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 263 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 263 and 120.74 is: 166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 263 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/263 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 263 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 31,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,754.62/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.53

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