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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.45, 268.47 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.45, 268.47 and 120.88 is: 166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.45 : 268.47 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.45/268.47 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.45x = 268.47 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.45x = 32,451.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,451.31/194.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.89

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