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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.96, 290.28 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.96, 290.28 and 163.16 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.96 : 290.28 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.96/290.28 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.96x = 290.28 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.96x = 47,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,362.08/193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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