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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.93, 290.21 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.93, 290.21 and 166.20 is: 250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.93 : 290.21 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.93/290.21 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.93x = 290.21 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.93x = 48,232.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,232.07/192.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.00

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