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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.97, 267.80 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.97, 267.80 and 120.39 is: 166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.97 : 267.80 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.97/267.80 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.97x = 267.80 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.97x = 32,240.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,240.44/193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.21

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