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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 294.18 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 294.18 and 160.16 is: 239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 294.18 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/294.18 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 294.18 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 47,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,115.87/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.90

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