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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.37, 266.99 and 119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.37, 266.99 and 119.75 is: 165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.37 : 266.99 = 119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.37/266.99 = 119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.37x = 266.99 × 119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.37x = 31,970.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,970.12/193.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.34

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