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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.43, 266.87 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.43, 266.87 and 119.76 is: 165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.43 : 266.87 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.43/266.87 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.43x = 266.87 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.43x = 31,959.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,959.75/193.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.23

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