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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.94, 264.68 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.94, 264.68 and 164.40 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.94 : 264.68 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.94/264.68 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.94x = 264.68 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.94x = 43,513.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,513.39/191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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