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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.17, 268.04 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.17, 268.04 and 120.56 is: 166.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.17 : 268.04 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.17/268.04 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.17x = 268.04 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.17x = 32,314.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,314.90/194.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.43

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