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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.83, 295.85 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.83, 295.85 and 162.81 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.83 : 295.85 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.83/295.85 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.83x = 295.85 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.83x = 48,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,167.75/196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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