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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.49, 290.80 and 165.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.49, 290.80 and 165.93 is: 248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.49 : 290.80 = 165.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.49/290.80 = 165.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.49x = 290.80 × 165.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.49x = 48,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,252.44/194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.10

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