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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 269.28 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 269.28 and 160.32 is: 221.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 269.28 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/269.28 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 269.28 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 43,170.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,170.97/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.53

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