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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.81, 288.81 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.81, 288.81 and 160.23 is: 240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.81 : 288.81 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.81/288.81 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.81x = 288.81 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.81x = 46,277.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,277.11/192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.01

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