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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.34, 266.87 and 119.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.34, 266.87 and 119.77 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.34 : 266.87 = 119.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.34/266.87 = 119.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.34x = 266.87 × 119.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.34x = 31,962.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,962.65/193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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