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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.03, 274.41 and 162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.03, 274.41 and 162.11 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.03 : 274.41 = 162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.03/274.41 = 162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.03x = 274.41 × 162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.03x = 44,484.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,484.61/199.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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