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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.20, 266.64 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.20, 266.64 and 119.52 is: 164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.20 : 266.64 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.20/266.64 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.20x = 266.64 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.20x = 31,868.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,868.81/193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.95

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