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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.46, 266.87 and 118.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.46, 266.87 and 118.77 is: 163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.46 : 266.87 = 118.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.46/266.87 = 118.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.46x = 266.87 × 118.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.46x = 31,695.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,695.11/193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.83

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