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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.32, 263.72 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.32, 263.72 and 160.34 is: 221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.32 : 263.72 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.32/263.72 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.32x = 263.72 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.32x = 42,283.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,283.95/191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.01

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