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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.78, 267.14 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.78, 267.14 and 120.04 is: 165.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.78 : 267.14 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.78/267.14 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.78x = 267.14 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.78x = 32,067.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,067.49/193.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.48

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