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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.46, 292.38 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.46, 292.38 and 160.83 is: 240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.46 : 292.38 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.46/292.38 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.46x = 292.38 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.46x = 47,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,023.48/195.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.58

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