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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.12, 267.28 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.12, 267.28 and 166.38 is: 229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.12 : 267.28 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.12/267.28 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.12x = 267.28 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.12x = 44,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,470.05/194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.09

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