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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 275.36 and 162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 275.36 and 162.69 is: 224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 275.36 = 162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/275.36 = 162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 275.36 × 162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 44,796.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,796.13/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.61

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