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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.93, 291.88 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.93, 291.88 and 164.18 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.93 : 291.88 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.93/291.88 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.93x = 291.88 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.93x = 47,919.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,919.72/194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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