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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 268.34 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 268.34 and 120.76 is: 166.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 268.34 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/268.34 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 268.34 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 32,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404.74/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.69

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