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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.47, 269.43 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.47, 269.43 and 160.44 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.47 : 269.43 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.47/269.43 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.47x = 269.43 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.47x = 43,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,225.20/195.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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