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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.92, 274.39 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.92, 274.39 and 162 is: 223.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.92 : 274.39 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.92/274.39 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.92x = 274.39 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.92x = 44,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,450.78/198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.46

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