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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.85, 291.93 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.85, 291.93 and 162.56 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.85 : 291.93 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.85/291.93 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.85x = 291.93 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.85x = 47,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,455.08/194.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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