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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.60, 286.08 and 160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.60, 286.08 and 160.36 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.60 : 286.08 = 160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.60/286.08 = 160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.60x = 286.08 × 160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.60x = 45,875.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,875.79/190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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