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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.46, 291.62 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.46, 291.62 and 107.96 is: 161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.46 : 291.62 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.46/291.62 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.46x = 291.62 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.46x = 31,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,483.30/194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.90

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