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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.51, 266.00 and 160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.51, 266.00 and 160.97 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.51 : 266.00 = 160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.51/266.00 = 160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.51x = 266.00 × 160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.51x = 42,815.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,815.89/192.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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