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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 294.15 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 294.15 and 168.86 is: 253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 294.15 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/294.15 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 294.15 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 49,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,668.70/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.52

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