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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.15, 266.58 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.15, 266.58 and 119.52 is: 164.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.15 : 266.58 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.15/266.58 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.15x = 266.58 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.15x = 31,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,861.64/193.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.96

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