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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.44, 269.55 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.44, 269.55 and 162.63 is: 224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.44 : 269.55 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.44/269.55 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.44x = 269.55 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.44x = 43,836.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,836.92/195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.30

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