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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.24, 265.98 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.24, 265.98 and 160.12 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.24 : 265.98 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.24/265.98 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.24x = 265.98 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.24x = 42,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,588.72/193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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