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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 266.11 and 119.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 266.11 and 119.17 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 266.11 = 119.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/266.11 = 119.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 266.11 × 119.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 31,712.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,712.33/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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