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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.98, 272.96 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.98, 272.96 and 162.88 is: 224.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.98 : 272.96 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.98/272.96 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.98x = 272.96 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.98x = 44,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,459.72/197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.57

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