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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.01, 289.58 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.01, 289.58 and 166.28 is: 249.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.01 : 289.58 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.01/289.58 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.01x = 289.58 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.01x = 48,149.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,149.08/193.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.47

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