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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.40, 266.82 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.40, 266.82 and 118.67 is: 163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.40 : 266.82 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.40/266.82 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.40x = 266.82 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.40x = 31,663.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,663.53/193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.72

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