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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 289.62 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 289.62 and 164.28 is: 246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 289.62 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/289.62 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 289.62 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 47,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,578.77/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.42

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