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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.36, 292.26 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.36, 292.26 and 164.12 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.36 : 292.26 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.36/292.26 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.36x = 292.26 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.36x = 47,965.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,965.71/194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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