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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.77, 291.88 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.77, 291.88 and 107.97 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.77 : 291.88 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.77/291.88 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.77x = 291.88 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.77x = 31,514.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,514.28/194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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