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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.34, 290.09 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.34, 290.09 and 168.84 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.34 : 290.09 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.34/290.09 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.34x = 290.09 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.34x = 48,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,977.95/194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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