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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.18, 291.41 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.18, 291.41 and 107.58 is: 161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.18 : 291.41 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.18/291.41 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.18x = 291.41 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.18x = 31,349.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,349.35/194.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.44

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