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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.12, 266.69 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.12, 266.69 and 160.31 is: 221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.12 : 266.69 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.12/266.69 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.12x = 266.69 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.12x = 42,754.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,754.14/193.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.39

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