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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.02, 290.70 and 162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.02, 290.70 and 162.78 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.02 : 290.70 = 162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.02/290.70 = 162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.02x = 290.70 × 162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.02x = 47,320.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,320.15/193.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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