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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.01, 267.77 and 120.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.01, 267.77 and 120.31 is: 166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.01 : 267.77 = 120.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.01/267.77 = 120.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.01x = 267.77 × 120.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.01x = 32,215.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,215.41/194.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.05

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