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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.89, 295.53 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.89, 295.53 and 161.25 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.89 : 295.53 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.89/295.53 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.89x = 295.53 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.89x = 47,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,652.73/196.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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