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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.45, 266.83 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.45, 266.83 and 119.81 is: 165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.45 : 266.83 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.45/266.83 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.45x = 266.83 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.45x = 31,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,967.57/193.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.25

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