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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.29, 266.75 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.29, 266.75 and 119.66 is: 165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.29 : 266.75 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.29/266.75 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.29x = 266.75 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.29x = 31,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,917.37/193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.13

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