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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.60, 275.60 and 163.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.60, 275.60 and 163.15 is: 225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.60 : 275.60 = 163.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.60/275.60 = 163.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.60x = 275.60 × 163.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.60x = 44,963.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,963.86/199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.27

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