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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.63, 290.11 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.63, 290.11 and 161.34 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.63 : 290.11 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.63/290.11 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.63x = 290.11 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.63x = 46,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,805.94/193.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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