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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.28, 274.62 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.28, 274.62 and 164.14 is: 226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.28 : 274.62 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.28/274.62 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.28x = 274.62 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.28x = 45,076.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,076.13/199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.19

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