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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 269.67 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 269.67 and 162.99 is: 224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 269.67 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/269.67 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 269.67 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 43,953.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,953.51/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.49

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