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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.68, 262.14 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.68, 262.14 and 162.34 is: 224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.68 : 262.14 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.68/262.14 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.68x = 262.14 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.68x = 42,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,555.81/189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.36

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