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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.46, 291.90 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.46, 291.90 and 107.88 is: 161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.46 : 291.90 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.46/291.90 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.46x = 291.90 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.46x = 31,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,490.17/194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.94

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