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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.67, 290.48 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.67, 290.48 and 161.88 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.67 : 290.48 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.67/290.48 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.67x = 290.48 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.67x = 47,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,022.09/194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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