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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 266.24 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 266.24 and 119.28 is: 164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 266.24 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/266.24 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 266.24 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 31,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757.11/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.56

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