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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 265.92 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 265.92 and 119.14 is: 164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 265.92 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/265.92 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 265.92 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 31,681.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,681.71/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.34

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