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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 261.48 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 261.48 and 160.72 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 261.48 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/261.48 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 261.48 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 42,025.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,025.07/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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