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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.74, 261.43 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.74, 261.43 and 162.20 is: 223.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.74 : 261.43 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.74/261.43 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.74x = 261.43 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.74x = 42,404.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404.19/189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.48

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