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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.26, 269.50 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.26, 269.50 and 162.48 is: 224.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.26 : 269.50 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.26/269.50 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.26x = 269.50 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.26x = 43,788.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,788.36/195.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.26

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