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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.28, 271.86 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.28, 271.86 and 162.14 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.28 : 271.86 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.28/271.86 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.28x = 271.86 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.28x = 44,079.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,079.38/197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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