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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 291.08 and 163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 291.08 and 163.82 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 291.08 = 163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/291.08 = 163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 291.08 × 163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 47,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,684.73/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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