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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 263.30 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 263.30 and 160.02 is: 220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 263.30 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/263.30 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 263.30 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 42,132.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,132.47/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.40

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