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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.42, 265.71 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.42, 265.71 and 160.02 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.42 : 265.71 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.42/265.71 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.42x = 265.71 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.42x = 42,518.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,518.91/192.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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