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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 290.73 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 290.73 and 168.38 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 290.73 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/290.73 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 290.73 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 48,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,953.12/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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