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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.86, 266.26 and 119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.86, 266.26 and 119.24 is: 164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.86 : 266.26 = 119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.86/266.26 = 119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.86x = 266.26 × 119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.86x = 31,748.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,748.84/192.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.62

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