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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.40, 266.94 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.40, 266.94 and 119.78 is: 165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.40 : 266.94 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.40/266.94 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.40x = 266.94 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.40x = 31,974.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,974.07/193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.33

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