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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.83, 291.58 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.83, 291.58 and 120.68 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.83 : 291.58 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.83/291.58 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.83x = 291.58 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.83x = 35,187.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,187.87/194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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