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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.06, 266.49 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.06, 266.49 and 160.30 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.06 : 266.49 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.06/266.49 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.06x = 266.49 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.06x = 42,718.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,718.35/193.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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