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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.54, 291.20 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.54, 291.20 and 165.38 is: 247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.54 : 291.20 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.54/291.20 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.54x = 291.20 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.54x = 48,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,158.66/194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.55

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