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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.10, 269.62 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.10, 269.62 and 160.07 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.10 : 269.62 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.10/269.62 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.10x = 269.62 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.10x = 43,157.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,157.84/195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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