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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.56, 265.80 and 119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.56, 265.80 and 119 is: 164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.56 : 265.80 = 119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.56/265.80 = 119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.56x = 265.80 × 119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.56x = 31,630.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,630.20/192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.26

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