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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.10, 289.76 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.10, 289.76 and 166.38 is: 248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.10 : 289.76 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.10/289.76 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.10x = 289.76 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.10x = 48,211.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,211.15/194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.38

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