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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.97, 261.90 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.97, 261.90 and 162.22 is: 223.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.97 : 261.90 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.97/261.90 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.97x = 261.90 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.97x = 42,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,485.42/189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.64

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