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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.26, 266.57 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.26, 266.57 and 119.50 is: 164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.26 : 266.57 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.26/266.57 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.26x = 266.57 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.26x = 31,855.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855.12/193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.83

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