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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.00, 262.06 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.00, 262.06 and 160.68 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.00 : 262.06 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.00/262.06 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.00x = 262.06 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.00x = 42,108.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,108.83/190.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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