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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.68, 274.25 and 162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.68, 274.25 and 162.02 is: 223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.68 : 274.25 = 162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.68/274.25 = 162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.68x = 274.25 × 162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.68x = 44,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,435.08/198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.66

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