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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.03, 293.89 and 161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.03, 293.89 and 161.54 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.03 : 293.89 = 161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.03/293.89 = 161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.03x = 293.89 × 161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.03x = 47,474.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,474.99/195.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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