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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.36, 286.26 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.36, 286.26 and 160.12 is: 240.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.36 : 286.26 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.36/286.26 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.36x = 286.26 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.36x = 45,835.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,835.95/190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.79

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