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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.79, 292.16 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.79, 292.16 and 108.21 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.79 : 292.16 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.79/292.16 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.79x = 292.16 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.79x = 31,614.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,614.09/194.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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