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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.83, 263.47 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.83, 263.47 and 120.95 is: 166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.83 : 263.47 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.83/263.47 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.83x = 263.47 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.83x = 31,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,866.52/190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.99

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