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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.90, 269.22 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.90, 269.22 and 162.32 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.90 : 269.22 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.90/269.22 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.90x = 269.22 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.90x = 43,699.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,699.79/194.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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