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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.24, 274.53 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.24, 274.53 and 162.40 is: 223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.24 : 274.53 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.24/274.53 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.24x = 274.53 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.24x = 44,583.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,583.67/199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.77

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