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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.14, 290.69 and 169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.14, 290.69 and 169.54 is: 253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.14 : 290.69 = 169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.14/290.69 = 169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.14x = 290.69 × 169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.14x = 49,282.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,282.13/194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.85

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