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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.18, 271.73 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.18, 271.73 and 162.09 is: 223.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.18 : 271.73 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.18/271.73 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.18x = 271.73 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.18x = 44,043.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,043.91/197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.37

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