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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.81, 292.65 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.81, 292.65 and 168.86 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.81 : 292.65 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.81/292.65 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.81x = 292.65 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.81x = 49,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,416.88/194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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