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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 291.76 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 291.76 and 160.64 is: 240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 291.76 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/291.76 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 291.76 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 46,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,868.33/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.70

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