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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.13, 285.20 and 160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.13, 285.20 and 160.97 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.13 : 285.20 = 160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.13/285.20 = 160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.13x = 285.20 × 160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.13x = 45,906.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,906.41/190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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