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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.89, 266.88 and 162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.89, 266.88 and 162.47 is: 223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.89 : 266.88 = 162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.89/266.88 = 162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.89x = 266.88 × 162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.89x = 43,358.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,358.66/193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.63

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