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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.55, 291.33 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.55, 291.33 and 162.15 is: 242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.55 : 291.33 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.55/291.33 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.55x = 291.33 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.55x = 47,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,239.16/194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.81

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