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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 272.04 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 272.04 and 164.36 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 272.04 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/272.04 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 272.04 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 44,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,712.49/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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