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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.21, 259.97 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.21, 259.97 and 162.24 is: 224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.21 : 259.97 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.21/259.97 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.21x = 259.97 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.21x = 42,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,176.72/188.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.10

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