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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 288.97 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 288.97 and 168.09 is: 250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 288.97 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/288.97 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 288.97 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 48,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,572.55/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.90

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