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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.60, 290.94 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.60, 290.94 and 166.05 is: 248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.60 : 290.94 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.60/290.94 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.60x = 290.94 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.60x = 48,310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,310.59/194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.26

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