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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.79, 263.29 and 120.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.79, 263.29 and 120.97 is: 166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.79 : 263.29 = 120.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.79/263.29 = 120.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.79x = 263.29 × 120.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.79x = 31,849.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,849.23/190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.94

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