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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.83, 266.20 and 119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.83, 266.20 and 119.19 is: 164.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.83 : 266.20 = 119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.83/266.20 = 119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.83x = 266.20 × 119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.83x = 31,727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,727.05/192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.54

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