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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 293.04 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 293.04 and 166.14 is: 249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 293.04 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/293.04 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 293.04 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 48,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,685.67/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.29

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