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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.22, 263.83 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.22, 263.83 and 120.26 is: 165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.22 : 263.83 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.22/263.83 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.22x = 263.83 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.22x = 31,726.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,726.93/191.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.92

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