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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.84, 263.38 and 120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.84, 263.38 and 120.86 is: 166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.84 : 263.38 = 120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.84/263.38 = 120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.84x = 263.38 × 120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.84x = 31,832.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,832.11/190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.80

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