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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.91, 272.12 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.91, 272.12 and 161.88 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.91 : 272.12 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.91/272.12 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.91x = 272.12 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.91x = 44,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,049.98/196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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