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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.46, 268.32 and 120.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.46, 268.32 and 120.77 is: 166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.46 : 268.32 = 120.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.46/268.32 = 120.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.46x = 268.32 × 120.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.46x = 32,403.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,403.66/194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.63

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