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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.32, 269.56 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.32, 269.56 and 162.52 is: 224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.32 : 269.56 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.32/269.56 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.32x = 269.56 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.32x = 43,808.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,808.42/195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.29

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