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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 291.84 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 291.84 and 162.29 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 291.84 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/291.84 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 291.84 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 47,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,361.25/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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