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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 275.67 and 162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 275.67 and 162.97 is: 224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 275.67 = 162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/275.67 = 162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 275.67 × 162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 44,925.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,925.94/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.72

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