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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 266.45 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 266.45 and 119.56 is: 164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 266.45 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/266.45 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 266.45 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 31,856.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,856.76/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.82

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