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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.99, 278.75 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.99, 278.75 and 160.14 is: 240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.99 : 278.75 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.99/278.75 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.99x = 278.75 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.99x = 44,638.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,638.22/185.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.01

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