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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.10, 267.78 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.10, 267.78 and 120.34 is: 166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.10 : 267.78 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.10/267.78 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.10x = 267.78 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.10x = 32,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,224.65/194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.02

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