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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 270.81 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 270.81 and 162.98 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 270.81 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/270.81 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 270.81 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 44,135.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,135.26/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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