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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.27, 267.91 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.27, 267.91 and 120.56 is: 166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.27 : 267.91 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.27/267.91 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.27x = 267.91 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.27x = 32,297.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,297.59/194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.26

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