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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 266.82 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 266.82 and 118.65 is: 163.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 266.82 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/266.82 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 266.82 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 31,658.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,658.19/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.71

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