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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 262.47 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 262.47 and 160.84 is: 221.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 262.47 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/262.47 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 262.47 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 42,215.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,215.67/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.92

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