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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.47, 268.50 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.47, 268.50 and 120.90 is: 166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.47 : 268.50 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.47/268.50 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.47x = 268.50 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.47x = 32,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,461.65/194.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.92

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