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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.64, 260.10 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.64, 260.10 and 160.92 is: 221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.64 : 260.10 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.64/260.10 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.64x = 260.10 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.64x = 41,855.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,855.29/188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.88

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