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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 290.95 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 290.95 and 161.84 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 290.95 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/290.95 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 290.95 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 47,087.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,087.35/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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