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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.05, 269.86 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.05, 269.86 and 163.38 is: 224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.05 : 269.86 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.05/269.86 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.05x = 269.86 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.05x = 44,089.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,089.73/196.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.89

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