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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.18, 268.02 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.18, 268.02 and 120.50 is: 166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.18 : 268.02 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.18/268.02 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.18x = 268.02 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.18x = 32,296.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,296.41/194.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.32

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