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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.88, 294.70 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.88, 294.70 and 162.32 is: 242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.88 : 294.70 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.88/294.70 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.88x = 294.70 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.88x = 47,835.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,835.70/196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.97

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