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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.29, 268.09 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.29, 268.09 and 120.64 is: 166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.29 : 268.09 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.29/268.09 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.29x = 268.09 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.29x = 32,342.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,342.38/194.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.46

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