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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.44, 266.91 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.44, 266.91 and 119.80 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.44 : 266.91 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.44/266.91 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.44x = 266.91 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.44x = 31,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,975.70/193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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