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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.09, 295.40 and 162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.09, 295.40 and 162.46 is: 243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.09 : 295.40 = 162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.09/295.40 = 162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.09x = 295.40 × 162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.09x = 47,990.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,990.68/197.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.50

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