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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.41, 266.96 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.41, 266.96 and 119.79 is: 165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.41 : 266.96 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.41/266.96 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.41x = 266.96 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.41x = 31,979.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,979.14/193.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.34

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