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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.03, 266.21 and 119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.03, 266.21 and 119.21 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.03 : 266.21 = 119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.03/266.21 = 119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.03x = 266.21 × 119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.03x = 31,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,734.96/193.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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