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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.38, 295.52 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.38, 295.52 and 161.93 is: 243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.38 : 295.52 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.38/295.52 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.38x = 295.52 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.38x = 47,851.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,851.27/196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.67

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