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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.13, 272.39 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.13, 272.39 and 162.57 is: 224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.13 : 272.39 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.13/272.39 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.13x = 272.39 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.13x = 44,282.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,282.44/197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.64

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