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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.35, 290.50 and 161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.35, 290.50 and 161.09 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.35 : 290.50 = 161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.35/290.50 = 161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.35x = 290.50 × 161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.35x = 46,796.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,796.65/193.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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