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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.88, 269.90 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.88, 269.90 and 160.80 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.88 : 269.90 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.88/269.90 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.88x = 269.90 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.88x = 43,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,399.92/195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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