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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.80, 261.76 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.80, 261.76 and 160.44 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.80 : 261.76 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.80/261.76 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.80x = 261.76 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.80x = 41,996.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,996.77/189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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