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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 268.14 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 268.14 and 120.62 is: 166.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 268.14 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/268.14 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 268.14 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 32,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,344.17/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.38

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