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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.22, 291.34 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.22, 291.34 and 165.27 is: 247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.22 : 291.34 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.22/291.34 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.22x = 291.34 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.22x = 48,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,149.76/194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.91

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