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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.98, 262.13 and 160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.98, 262.13 and 160.59 is: 221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.98 : 262.13 = 160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.98/262.13 = 160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.98x = 262.13 × 160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.98x = 42,094.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,094.65/189.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.58

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