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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.39, 266.88 and 119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.39, 266.88 and 119.69 is: 165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.39 : 266.88 = 119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.39/266.88 = 119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.39x = 266.88 × 119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.39x = 31,942.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,942.87/193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.17

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