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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.92, 269.16 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.92, 269.16 and 162.52 is: 224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.92 : 269.16 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.92/269.16 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.92x = 269.16 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.92x = 43,743.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,743.88/194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.42

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