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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 269.44 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 269.44 and 160.96 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 269.44 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/269.44 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 269.44 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 43,369.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,369.06/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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