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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.69, 267.20 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.69, 267.20 and 160.38 is: 221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.69 : 267.20 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.69/267.20 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.69x = 267.20 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.69x = 42,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,853.34/193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.25

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