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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.27, 291.47 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.27, 291.47 and 160.38 is: 240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.27 : 291.47 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.27/291.47 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.27x = 291.47 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.27x = 46,745.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,745.16/194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.63

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