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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.12, 266.40 and 119.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.12, 266.40 and 119.39 is: 164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.12 : 266.40 = 119.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.12/266.40 = 119.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.12x = 266.40 × 119.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.12x = 31,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,805.50/193.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.69

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