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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 271.54 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 271.54 and 162.12 is: 223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 271.54 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/271.54 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 271.54 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 44,022.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,022.06/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.83

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