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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.47, 272.28 and 162.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.47, 272.28 and 162.37 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.47 : 272.28 = 162.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.47/272.28 = 162.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.47x = 272.28 × 162.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.47x = 44,210.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,210.10/197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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