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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.77, 265.88 and 119.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.77, 265.88 and 119.00 is: 164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.77 : 265.88 = 119.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.77/265.88 = 119.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.77x = 265.88 × 119.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.77x = 31,637.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,637.80/192.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.13

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