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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.31, 291.90 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.31, 291.90 and 168.36 is: 252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.31 : 291.90 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.31/291.90 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.31x = 291.90 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.31x = 49,144.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,144.28/194.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.92

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