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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.97, 267.63 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.97, 267.63 and 119.31 is: 164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.97 : 267.63 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.97/267.63 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.97x = 267.63 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.97x = 31,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,930.94/193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.62

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