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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.07, 291.10 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.07, 291.10 and 168.35 is: 252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.07 : 291.10 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.07/291.10 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.07x = 291.10 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.07x = 49,006.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,006.69/194.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.52

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