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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.49, 267.70 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.49, 267.70 and 161.37 is: 222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.49 : 267.70 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.49/267.70 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.49x = 267.70 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.49x = 43,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,198.75/194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.11

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