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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.98, 267.64 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.98, 267.64 and 120.32 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.98 : 267.64 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.98/267.64 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.98x = 267.64 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.98x = 32,202.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202.44/193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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