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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.31, 266.80 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.31, 266.80 and 119.66 is: 165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.31 : 266.80 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.31/266.80 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.31x = 266.80 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.31x = 31,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,923.65/193.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.15

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