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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 290.88 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 290.88 and 167.28 is: 249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 290.88 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/290.88 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 290.88 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 48,658.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,658.41/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.68

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