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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.66, 288.59 and 160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.66, 288.59 and 160.10 is: 239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.66 : 288.59 = 160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.66/288.59 = 160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.66x = 288.59 × 160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.66x = 46,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,201.02/192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.81

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