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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 263.61 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 263.61 and 160.08 is: 220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 263.61 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/263.61 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 263.61 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 42,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,198.69/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.34

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