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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.44, 266.85 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.44, 266.85 and 119.73 is: 165.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.44 : 266.85 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.44/266.85 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.44x = 266.85 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.44x = 31,948.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,948.62/193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.16

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