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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.44, 266.86 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.44, 266.86 and 118.72 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.44 : 266.86 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.44/266.86 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.44x = 266.86 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.44x = 31,682.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,682.85/193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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