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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.78, 267.40 and 120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.78, 267.40 and 120.07 is: 165.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.78 : 267.40 = 120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.78/267.40 = 120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.78x = 267.40 × 120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.78x = 32,106.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,106.72/193.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.69

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