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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.19, 290.87 and 161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.19, 290.87 and 161.61 is: 242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.19 : 290.87 = 161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.19/290.87 = 161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.19x = 290.87 × 161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.19x = 47,006.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,006.05/194.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.07

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