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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 267.67 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 267.67 and 120.34 is: 166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 267.67 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/267.67 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 267.67 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 32,211.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,211.41/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.04

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