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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.88, 290.50 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.88, 290.50 and 165.08 is: 247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.88 : 290.50 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.88/290.50 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.88x = 290.50 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.88x = 47,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,955.74/193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.35

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