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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.31, 298.74 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.31, 298.74 and 162.80 is: 244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.31 : 298.74 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.31/298.74 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.31x = 298.74 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.31x = 48,634.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,634.87/199.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.02

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