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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.40, 261.10 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.40, 261.10 and 160.28 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.40 : 261.10 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.40/261.10 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.40x = 261.10 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.40x = 41,849.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,849.11/189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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