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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.20, 266.36 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.20, 266.36 and 162.24 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.20 : 266.36 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.20/266.36 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.20x = 266.36 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.20x = 43,214.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,214.25/193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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