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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.68, 272.92 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.68, 272.92 and 163.12 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.68 : 272.92 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.68/272.92 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.68x = 272.92 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.68x = 44,518.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,518.71/197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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