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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.42, 291.90 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.42, 291.90 and 167.36 is: 251.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.42 : 291.90 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.42/291.90 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.42x = 291.90 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.42x = 48,850.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,850.92/194.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.27

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