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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.21, 266.73 and 119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.21, 266.73 and 119.59 is: 165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.21 : 266.73 = 119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.21/266.73 = 119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.21x = 266.73 × 119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.21x = 31,897.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,897.13/193.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.09

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