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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193, 266.38 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193, 266.38 and 119.32 is: 164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193 : 266.38 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193/266.38 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193x = 266.38 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193x = 31,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,784.46/193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.69

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