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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.94, 285.23 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.94, 285.23 and 160.18 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.94 : 285.23 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.94/285.23 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.94x = 285.23 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.94x = 45,688.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,688.14/190.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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