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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.93, 293.85 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.93, 293.85 and 160.02 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.93 : 293.85 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.93/293.85 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.93x = 293.85 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.93x = 47,021.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,021.88/195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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