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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.21, 268.11 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.21, 268.11 and 120.59 is: 166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.21 : 268.11 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.21/268.11 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.21x = 268.11 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.21x = 32,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,331.38/194.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.48

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