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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.01, 295.35 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.01, 295.35 and 162.52 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.01 : 295.35 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.01/295.35 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.01x = 295.35 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.01x = 48,000.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,000.28/196.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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