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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.11, 272.19 and 163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.11, 272.19 and 163.97 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.11 : 272.19 = 163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.11/272.19 = 163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.11x = 272.19 × 163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.11x = 44,630.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,630.99/197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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