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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.95, 262.10 and 160.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.95, 262.10 and 160.79 is: 221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.95 : 262.10 = 160.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.95/262.10 = 160.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.95x = 262.10 × 160.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.95x = 42,142.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,142.15/189.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.87

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