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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.96, 266.19 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.96, 266.19 and 160.14 is: 220.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.96 : 266.19 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.96/266.19 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.96x = 266.19 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.96x = 42,627.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,627.67/192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.91

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