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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.78, 291.90 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.78, 291.90 and 169.40 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.78 : 291.90 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.78/291.90 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.78x = 291.90 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.78x = 49,447.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,447.86/194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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