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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 288.53 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 288.53 and 160.28 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 288.53 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/288.53 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 288.53 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 46,245.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,245.03/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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