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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.31, 291.15 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.31, 291.15 and 167.13 is: 250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.31 : 291.15 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.31/291.15 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.31x = 291.15 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.31x = 48,659.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,659.90/194.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.42

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