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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.64, 290.52 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.64, 290.52 and 162.86 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 290.52 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/290.52 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 290.52 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 47,312.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,312.63/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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