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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.26, 266.73 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.26, 266.73 and 160.47 is: 221.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.26 : 266.73 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.26/266.73 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.26x = 266.73 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.26x = 42,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,802.16/193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.47

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