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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.31, 290.64 and 160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.31, 290.64 and 160.29 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.31 : 290.64 = 160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.31/290.64 = 160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.31x = 290.64 × 160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.31x = 46,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,586.69/194.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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