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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 262.08 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 262.08 and 160.32 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 262.08 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/262.08 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 262.08 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 42,016.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,016.67/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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