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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.11, 266.43 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.11, 266.43 and 119.43 is: 164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.11 : 266.43 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.11/266.43 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.11x = 266.43 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.11x = 31,819.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,819.73/193.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.78

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