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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 266.36 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 266.36 and 160.52 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 266.36 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/266.36 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 266.36 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 42,756.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,756.11/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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