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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.88, 286.62 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.88, 286.62 and 160.68 is: 241.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.88 : 286.62 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.88/286.62 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.88x = 286.62 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.88x = 46,054.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,054.10/190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.27

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