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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.91, 291.84 and 160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.91, 291.84 and 160.82 is: 240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.91 : 291.84 = 160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.91/291.84 = 160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.91x = 291.84 × 160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.91x = 46,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,933.71/194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.80

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