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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.35, 289.68 and 161.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.35, 289.68 and 161.05 is: 241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.35 : 289.68 = 161.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.35/289.68 = 161.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.35x = 289.68 × 161.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.35x = 46,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,652.96/193.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.29

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