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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.18, 266.64 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.18, 266.64 and 119.50 is: 164.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.18 : 266.64 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.18/266.64 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.18x = 266.64 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.18x = 31,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,863.48/193.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.94

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