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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.70, 286.13 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.70, 286.13 and 160.18 is: 240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.70 : 286.13 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.70/286.13 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.70x = 286.13 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.70x = 45,831.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,831.99/190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.33

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