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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.89, 290.70 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.89, 290.70 and 163.65 is: 245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.89 : 290.70 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.89/290.70 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.89x = 290.70 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.89x = 47,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,573.06/193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.36

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