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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 285.46 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 285.46 and 160.14 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 285.46 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/285.46 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 285.46 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 45,713.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,713.56/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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