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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.97, 266.32 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.97, 266.32 and 119.28 is: 164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.97 : 266.32 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.97/266.32 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.97x = 266.32 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.97x = 31,766.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,766.65/192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.62

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