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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.86, 291.26 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.86, 291.26 and 161.60 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.86 : 291.26 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.86/291.26 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.86x = 291.26 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.86x = 47,065.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,065.35/193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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