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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.20, 292.55 and 165.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.20, 292.55 and 165.94 is: 249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.20 : 292.55 = 165.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.20/292.55 = 165.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.20x = 292.55 × 165.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.20x = 48,545.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,545.75/194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.98

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