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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.44, 291 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.44, 291 and 166.92 is: 249.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.44 : 291 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.44/291 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.44x = 291 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.44x = 48,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,573.72/194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.81

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