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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.48, 291.20 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.48, 291.20 and 165.60 is: 247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.48 : 291.20 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.48/291.20 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.48x = 291.20 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.48x = 48,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,222.72/194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.96

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