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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.82, 263.45 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.82, 263.45 and 120.94 is: 166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.82 : 263.45 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.82/263.45 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.82x = 263.45 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.82x = 31,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,861.82/190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.97

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