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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.75, 267.30 and 119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.75, 267.30 and 119.98 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.75 : 267.30 = 119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.75/267.30 = 119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.75x = 267.30 × 119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.75x = 32,070.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,070.65/193.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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