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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.93, 269.13 and 160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.93, 269.13 and 160.37 is: 221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.93 : 269.13 = 160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.93/269.13 = 160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.93x = 269.13 × 160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.93x = 43,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,160.38/194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.41

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