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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 286.38 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 286.38 and 160.92 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 286.38 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/286.38 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 286.38 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 46,084.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,084.27/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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