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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 274.38 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 274.38 and 162.08 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 274.38 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/274.38 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 274.38 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 44,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,471.51/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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