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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.47, 294.57 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.47, 294.57 and 160.38 is: 240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.47 : 294.57 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.47/294.57 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.47x = 294.57 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.47x = 47,243.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,243.14/196.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.46

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