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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 289.80 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 289.80 and 169.92 is: 253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 289.80 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/289.80 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 289.80 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 49,242.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,242.82/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.62

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