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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.66, 269.55 and 162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.66, 269.55 and 162.26 is: 223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.66 : 269.55 = 162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.66/269.55 = 162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.66x = 269.55 × 162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.66x = 43,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,737.18/195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.54

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