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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.61, 291.88 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.61, 291.88 and 162.31 is: 243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.61 : 291.88 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.61/291.88 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.61x = 291.88 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.61x = 47,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,375.04/194.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.44

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