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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 264 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 264 and 162 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 264 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/264 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 264 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 42,768
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,768/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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