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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 294.44 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 294.44 and 161.90 is: 243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 294.44 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/294.44 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 294.44 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 47,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,668.66/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.18

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