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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.58, 290.03 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.58, 290.03 and 161.28 is: 241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.58 : 290.03 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.58/290.03 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.58x = 290.03 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.58x = 46,776.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,776.04/193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.64

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