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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.09, 274.83 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.09, 274.83 and 162.64 is: 224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.09 : 274.83 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.09/274.83 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.09x = 274.83 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.09x = 44,696.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,696.98/199.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.51

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