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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 264.15 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 264.15 and 162.18 is: 223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 264.15 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/264.15 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 264.15 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 42,839.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,839.85/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.89

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