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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.83, 295.25 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.83, 295.25 and 162.27 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.83 : 295.25 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.83/295.25 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.83x = 295.25 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.83x = 47,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,909.41/196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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