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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.65, 271.13 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.65, 271.13 and 163.31 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.65 : 271.13 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.65/271.13 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.65x = 271.13 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.65x = 44,276.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,276.07/196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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