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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.47, 289.75 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.47, 289.75 and 168 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.47 : 289.75 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.47/289.75 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.47x = 289.75 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.47x = 48,678
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,678/193.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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