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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 262.65 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 262.65 and 160.83 is: 221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 262.65 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/262.65 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 262.65 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 42,242.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,242.00/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.88

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