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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 266.32 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 266.32 and 119.32 is: 164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 266.32 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/266.32 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 266.32 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 31,777.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,777.30/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.58

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