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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.13, 261.77 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.13, 261.77 and 160.43 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.13 : 261.77 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.13/261.77 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.13x = 261.77 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.13x = 41,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,993.65/190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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