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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.47, 289.26 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.47, 289.26 and 160.18 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.47 : 289.26 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.47/289.26 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.47x = 289.26 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.47x = 46,332.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,332.94/192.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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